Proverbs And Sayings About Nationality! Trivia Questions Quiz

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    A typical Irish person has black hair.

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This trivia questions quiz below is on Proverbs and Sayings about Nationality! Different countries not only have their own cultures, but they also have basic sayings that they can identify each other with. Do you have adequate knowledge of sayings all around the world? How about you take the quiz to find out!

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  • 2. 

    Who eat frogs?

    • Belgian

    • French

    • Polish

    • Hongarian

    Correct Answer
    A. French
    Explanation
    French people eat frogs. In French cuisine, frog legs are considered a delicacy and are commonly consumed. The practice of eating frogs is particularly associated with the French culture and is a traditional dish in many regions of France. The legs of the frog are typically fried or sautéed and are known for their tender and delicate taste.

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  • 3. 

    In USA, when people speak awkwardly or with vulgarity, they use the expression ...

    • Excuse my English

    • Excuse my French

    • Excuse my Spanish

    • Excuse my German

    Correct Answer
    A. Excuse my French
    Explanation
    The expression "Excuse my French" is used in the USA when someone speaks awkwardly or with vulgarity. It is a way of apologizing for using inappropriate language or expressing oneself in a clumsy manner. The phrase is not meant to be taken literally, as it does not refer to the French language itself, but rather serves as a humorous way of acknowledging and apologizing for any offensive or inappropriate language used.

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  • 4. 

    When people leave without paying, in France, we say :

    • To leave on the English way (Filer à l'anglaise)

    • To leave on the Polish way (Filer à la polonaise)

    • To leave on the Spanish way (Filer à l'espagnol)

    • To leave on the Finn way (Filer à la finlandaise)

    Correct Answer
    A. To leave on the English way (Filer à l'anglaise)
    Explanation
    In France, when people leave without paying, it is commonly referred to as "Filer à l'anglaise" which translates to "To leave on the English way". This phrase suggests that the English are known for leaving without paying, implying a stereotype or cultural understanding.

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  • 5. 

    English people say "to take french leave".....when he leave without paying.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. "To take French leave" is an English idiom used to describe someone leaving a place or an event without saying goodbye or without permission. It does not specifically imply leaving without paying.

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  • 6. 

    French people, when they speak about a heavy drunker, say...

    • To drink as a German

    • To drink as a Finnish

    • To drink as a French

    • To drink as a Polish

    Correct Answer
    A. To drink as a Polish
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to drink as a Polish" because it is a common stereotype that Polish people have a high tolerance for alcohol and are heavy drinkers. This phrase is used to describe someone who drinks excessively.

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  • 7. 

    We say be hairy as a...

    • Portuguese

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    • Greek

    Correct Answer
    A. Portuguese
  • 8. 

    We say dredge as ....

    • French

    • Italian

    • German

    • Spanish

    Correct Answer
    A. Italian
    Explanation
    Italian is the correct answer because the word "dredge" has its origin in the Italian language. The term "dredge" comes from the Italian word "dragare," which means to clean or clear a waterway by removing debris or sediment from the bottom. This technique was commonly used in Italian ports and canals, and the word "dredge" was adopted into the English language to describe this process.

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    In French language, about a mixure of many different things, we use the expression :

    • The Polish hostel

    • The English hostel

    • The italian hostel

    • The Spanish hostel

    Correct Answer
    A. The Spanish hostel
    Explanation
    The given expression suggests that when referring to a mixture of many different things in French, the expression used is "The Spanish hostel." This implies that in the French language, the Spanish culture or influence is often associated with a diverse blend of various elements or components.

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  • 10. 

    We say go to hell to

    • The Greek's

    • The Polish's

    • The Irish's

    • The Russian's

    Correct Answer
    A. The Greek's

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